“What kind of message are we sending saying people who are not US citizens can vote in elections, even though the City of Frederick is saying ‘oh, it’s just local elections,’”

— Republican Sixth District Congressional Candidate Neil Parrott

(from the September 26, 2024 WFMD 930 article, “More Criticism About The Frederick Aldermen’s Decision To Let Non-Citizens To Vote In City Elections”)

The city says these non US citizens must show proof that they are residents of the City of Frederick before they can vote in municipal elections. “How can we determine if they’re voting just locally or they’re voting for the US Congress, or they’re voting for the Governor. This is a huge mistake. It sends the wrong message. I’m really disappointed in the Aldermen and the Mayor with this decision,” Parrott says.

Frederick city’s elections take place in non-Presidential and non-Congressional election years. The next city election is scheduled for 2025.

Read the entire article here.